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The Knockout Queen

Rufi Thorpe
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The Knockout Queen

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020

Book Brief

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Rufi Thorpe

The Knockout Queen

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

277

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Suburban California • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2020

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe explores the friendship between two high school students, Bunny and Michael, in a California suburb. Through personal struggles and societal challenges, their bond is tested by a violent incident that impacts their lives, highlighting themes of identity, societal expectations, and resilience.

Gritty

Mysterious

Emotional

Challenging

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.0

14,410 ratings

63%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Rufi Thorpe's The Knockout Queen is lauded for its sharp, engaging prose and complex characters, offering a poignant exploration of friendship and identity. While some readers appreciate its raw depiction of adolescence, others find the narrative pacing uneven. The thematic depth and emotional insights, however, mark it as a thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Knockout Queen?

A reader who enjoys The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe likely appreciates complex character studies and coming-of-age narratives. Fans of The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky or My Absolute Darling by Gabriel Tallent will find similar themes of friendship, identity, and resilience.

4.0

14,410 ratings

63%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

277

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Suburban California • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2020

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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